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Apple's Black Friday Promo: Ready. Set. Shop.
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True, but I see two mice, which seems a little odd, with only one style of keyboard...
You are all getting your hopes up...
It is fun to wish, want, dream... but Apple doesn't need to knock 25% off the price of the iPhone to sell it.
Yes, I know they knocked of 1/3 the price previously, but that was it.
If you look at previous years sale prices, they are not earth shattering. Keep in mind that you can't combine deals either, so if you are a student wanting a Macbook, you probably won't get any deal better than you already can.
We will see 10% off here and there, and discounts when buying software at the time of purchase etc.
Or get your hopes up and picture yourself walking in with $600 and walking out with a new tablet/touch/updated MBP/with SSD and a cheese grater instead of an optical drive... I don't care.
It is fun to wish, want, dream... but Apple doesn't need to knock 25% off the price of the iPhone to sell it.
Yes, I know they knocked of 1/3 the price previously, but that was it.
If you look at previous years sale prices, they are not earth shattering. Keep in mind that you can't combine deals either, so if you are a student wanting a Macbook, you probably won't get any deal better than you already can.
We will see 10% off here and there, and discounts when buying software at the time of purchase etc.
Or get your hopes up and picture yourself walking in with $600 and walking out with a new tablet/touch/updated MBP/with SSD and a cheese grater instead of an optical drive... I don't care.
Guys, what is this site all about?
Is it legit? 100 bucks off things in the Applestore?
http://www.mac-discounts.com/
Is it legit? 100 bucks off things in the Applestore?
http://www.mac-discounts.com/
Yeah, we had one last year - usually falls a week or two behind the US one though.
This is the banner from last years email - suspect we Brits might receive a new one in the next week or so....
The small print under the image in the email mentions the sale prices:
Shopping event is available only at the Apple Online Store on November 23 from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PST and at Apple Retail Stores. Check your local Apple Retail Store for special hours. Sale prices are limited to stock on hand and while supplies last.
Some products or promotions are not available outside the U.S.
Some products or promotions are not available outside the U.S.
what the hell is the item in the bottom-right-hand corner of the "shopping bag"?? I just can't figure it out.
does anything spectacular. 
If it's any indication of what to expect, Circuit City is running a 2-day 5% off sale on iPods.
Meh.
Meh.
That's just what I was thinking when I saw the image in my email. They typically only discount home or consumer level items - all of which are pictured. Things like iPods, iMacs, and associated accessories.
They have been in the past. Typically a certain dollar amount off Friday only - at least that's what I can remember.
I still have to use my iPhone rebate coupons. Maybe I'll go get the kids a little something for the Holidays...
Boxing day in Canada?
Weird, I thought this sale is in Canada on Boxing Day (day after Christmas)
Weird, I thought this sale is in Canada on Boxing Day (day after Christmas)
I'm willing to bet Circuit City is eating that 5% off. Apple insist in certain prices and sales on iPods usually have to come out of the retailers bottom line. CC's trying to gain an edge over Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc; who also sell iPods.
Nope, I don't think Apple Canada does anything specific for Boxing Day/Week (although resellers, like Future Shop, Best Buy, etc. might). I figure the US machine is gearing up for their big ol' Black Friday event, and it's easy to give Canada the "me too" treatment.
Lots of good stuff in the refurb store as of this morning.
No, this sale is everyday in Canada. Well sorta
The only catch: you have to drive to an Apple Store in the US to buy something.
I bought a new SR MacBook two weeks ago in Buffalo, NY, when the dollar was around $1.08 US, and I saved over $300 CAD off of the Canadian Store price!
Holy cow... do we have a lot of newbies in here this year for Thanksgiving?
Everyone that has been following the Apple Store for the last few years looks forward to Black Friday for the sales, albeit nothing too crazy, but still a nice discount to be able to warrant purchasing an Apple wireless keyboard and mouse that any other time of the year might seem a little too high.
Plus they always drop the MacBooks(iBooks in the past) and the iMacs by $101.
Last year my wife got me the BT keyboard, BT mighty mouse and COD 2. It was great to know that she got them at the discount!
This year I'm hoping for the following:
Leopard for $99
.Mac for the usual Black Friday $68
iLife for $49
Anyways, you can bet that I'm going to be waking up early, going to the Apple Store, making my shopping cart and then calling in my wife to hit "Purchase" and then MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME FROM MY WIFE!!!!
Everyone that has been following the Apple Store for the last few years looks forward to Black Friday for the sales, albeit nothing too crazy, but still a nice discount to be able to warrant purchasing an Apple wireless keyboard and mouse that any other time of the year might seem a little too high.
Plus they always drop the MacBooks(iBooks in the past) and the iMacs by $101.
Last year my wife got me the BT keyboard, BT mighty mouse and COD 2. It was great to know that she got them at the discount!
This year I'm hoping for the following:
Leopard for $99
.Mac for the usual Black Friday $68
iLife for $49
Anyways, you can bet that I'm going to be waking up early, going to the Apple Store, making my shopping cart and then calling in my wife to hit "Purchase" and then MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME FROM MY WIFE!!!!
Good for those who don't get educational discounts already.....
Now if they COMBINED them
I might consider getting the .Mac (finally) at that price. It will be interesting to see what software they do put on discount. Maybe games games under $30